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Manchester, Manchester, England, United Kingdom | Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom | Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom | Epsom, Surrey, England, United Kingdom | Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom | Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom | Oxford, England, United Kingdom | Birmingham, England, United Kingdom | Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

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Do you have the drive, skills and career potential to work with us as an experienced hydroecologist, influencing environmental outcomes for our freshwater systems at the project level and beyond? We are seeking to further expand our team of aquatic ecologists within AtkinsRéalis' Water Management Consultancy. If you are looking to join an established team focused on the delivery of interesting and significant projects, framed by a strong culture of wellbeing, innovation and inclusivity, this is the place for you.

Our Water Management Consultancy operates at the interface between people and the water environment. Our key services cover all aspects of water management including aquatic ecology, hydro morphology, river restoration, flood and coastal erosion risk management, integrated catchment management, regulation and assurance, strategic asset management, water resources and water quality planning, hydrogeology and hydrology, climate futures and resilience, coastal and marine environmental management, natural capital assessment and economic appraisal.

As a hydroecologist, you can expect to deliver river and wetland hydro ecological investigations and support the restoration and enhancement our aquatic systems, seeing your work produce tangible improvements within river catchments throughout the UK and overseas. The dynamic and influential relationship between our aquatic ecology team, water resource specialists and our engineering design and planning colleagues provide exceptional opportunities for you to develop your career.

You should have a strong technical portfolio in hydro ecological investigation, that includes application of statistical modelling and the processing and analysis of ecological monitoring / river flow data using hydrogeological tools. You should exhibit strong collaborative behaviors to interface with other technical specialists. You will have the chance to develop opportunities and support projects through our increasing portfolio of UK water resource investigation and international work, alongside our staff in Canada, USA, India, Africa and Asia Pacific. As a major engineering, environmental and design consultancy, AtkinsRéalis offers opportunities for talented consultants to work on a wide variety of high-profile projects.

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, with over 38,000 employees worldwide. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment.

As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 'till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office. Our IT systems support homeworking, so where you have parental or carer duties; or you simply need to be elsewhere for a parcel, servicing your car, or waiting in for a tradesperson; AtkinsRéalis will work for you. Similarly, AtkinsRéalis' corporate social responsibility provides the opportunity to give something back to the community, and we run professional networks supporting groups such as local schools, charities, parents, those coming out of the armed-forces and women in engineering.

This Position is open for Birmingham, Bristol, Derby, Epsom, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Oxford or Peterborough Offices.

Your role

  • Support water resource investigations through the delivery of hydro ecological assessments.
  • Develop the application of habitat and biological response models to hydro ecological investigation for our key water company and regulatory clients.
  • Support the development and application of emerging approaches to Hydro ecological modelling and support the technical development of staff within our aquatic ecology team.
  • Undertake technical reporting and consultations for a wide range of projects, coordinating inputs from colleagues.
  • Support in the delivery of a wide range of other environmental assessments (e.g., preliminary ecological appraisals, ecological impact assessment, Water Framework Directive compliance reporting and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments) on nationally important infrastructure projects throughout the UK, in collaboration with other AtkinsRéalis' specialists and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Provide support to the national aquatic ecology team and wider business as we continue to grow our hydro ecological assessment capability.
  • Support the team with winning work from internal and external clients.
Environment & geoscience Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-155546

Salary range

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About you

  • Someone with experience of undertaking a range of hydro ecological and environmental assessments focused on freshwater aquatic habitats and species, with knowledge of programme, resource and financial management.
  • A degree in a relevant discipline is essential and a post-graduate qualification desirable (with focus on Hydro ecology/Water-Catchment Management), with consultancy experience. Chartership with a relevant professional body is typically a prerequisite to appointment at this level.
  • In exceptional circumstances and if not already Chartered, the right candidate would be willing to work towards securing chartership in the short-term, with support and mentorship from Chartered colleagues within AtkinsRéalis.
  • You will need to demonstrate experience of delivering hydroecological assessments for the water resource / water management sectors and should have a proven ability to undertake a thorough technical investigation, that presents well-structured, concise evidence-based findings (verbal or written).
  • In using and developing new models, the role requires someone highly numerate, literate and familiar with IT and software appropriate to the tasks undertaken.
  • You will ideally also have experience working on large infrastructure projects as part of a multidisciplinary team and experience of specifying, undertaking and managing the delivery of river and wetland habitat / aquatic ecological walkover and species surveys. MoRPh survey accreditation is desirable.
  • The right candidate will be highly motivated, enthusiastic, proactive and focused on achieving and delivering technical excellence.
  • Skilled at collaborative working, have good interpersonal skills, be a great communicator and be able to generate innovative outcomes to challenges and follow them through.
  • In addition, you will need to be flexible, adaptable and prepared to take on new challenges.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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